PBS wine expert Mark Oldham shares his book "Brave New World of Wine," described as "a guide for everyone who wants to drink like an insider without breaking the bank." 8 p.m. Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 442-4408 or www.booksandbooks.com.

Monday 10/25

"SPINNING THE LAW"

Former US attorney Kendall Coffey discusses the central role "media spin" has come to play in the American justice system, the subject of his book "Spinning the Law: Trying Cases in the Court of Public Opinion." Includes a look at famous trials from Socrates to the Lindbergh kidnapping. 6:30 p.m. Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 442-4408 or www.booksandbooks.com.

AREA ARCHITECTURE

Deborah Desilets discusses the architecture of Morris Lapidus, the subject of her book "Morris Lapidus: An Architecture of Joy." Mr. Lapidus is known for his work in Miami Beach, including the Fontainebleau and Eden Roc. 8 p.m. Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 442-4408 or www.booksandbooks.com.

Thursday 10/28

ANCIENT ANIMALS

Venture back to the time of the dinosaurs with researcher and dinosaur illustrator Gregory Paul, whose detailed images bring the pages of "The Princeton Field Guide to Dinosaurs" to life. Mr. Paul was also a consultant for the movie "Jurassic Park." 6:30 p.m. Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 442-4408 or www.booksandbooks.com.